Fulton DA Charges Former Officer Who Shot Rayshard Brooks With Felony Murder

Protests erupted near the Atlanta Wendy’s where Rayshard Brooks was shot and killed by police Friday evening following a struggle in the restaurant’s drive-thru line in Atlanta.

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Updated Thursday at 11:08 a.m.

Fulton County district attorney Paul Howard announced 11 charges against former officer Garrett Rolfe, including felony murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, in the shooting death of Rayshard Brooks. He announced three charges against officer Devin Brosnan, including aggravated assault.

Howard, in a press conference Wednesday, said his office reviewed videos, physical evidence and witness statements to conclude that Brooks did not pose a threat of death or serious physical injury to either officer.